Teaching mathematics when I'm not too sure about it myself – a course for the non specialist maths teacher

Who is this training for?

This course is designed for teachers in both Key Stage 1 and 2 to provide them with the essential subject knowledge and the confidence to tackle those hard to teach / hard to learn aspects of mathematics.

During this course, we will

• improve our subject knowledge of the mathematics curriculum including – calculation, fractions, decimals, percentages and shape

• consider and develop effective approaches for teaching and learning to ensure that mathematics is taught well and better understood including how we use talk, practical equipment, recording and problem solving to do so

• experience the progression in these key areas to realise the importance of getting the teaching and learning right from the first time children are introduced to them

• have a greater understanding of the errors and misconceptions that children acquire including their coping strategies

Teachers will leave the day not only feeling more confident in their own mathematical knowledge but also in their ability to teach mathematical concepts so that children have a better understanding as a result of knowing what errors and misconceptions children frequently make.

Jayne Spiller : Course Leader 

Jayne Spiller is an independent mathematics consultant who is based in Gloucestershire. She has over 20  years of teaching experience and of working with teachers in both large city schools and small rural schools. Specialising in primary mathematics, she has provided consultancy support to schools focusing on developing teaching and learning in mathematics through her work as local authority mathematics consultants in both Enfield and Gloucestershire. Jayne has much experience of working with Local Authorities as she was a regional adviser for primary mathematics in the West Midlands. Saying all this, she is never happier than when she is finding ways of using simple resources to develop children's mathematical understanding – 101 uses of a post it note and game show maths are her trade mark approaches to teaching and learning.

When :  Tuesday  March 6th  9.00 – 3.30

Venue  :  The Regency Hotel  Cheltenham  GL51 0ST 

Cost  :  £160 per delegate 

To enquire or book a place please email admin@stemworks.co.uk